Spring Education Group·Sacramento, California
The counselor is responsible for supervising students during before and after school hours to ensure a safe and positive environment. They will also plan and facilitate engaging activities such as arts and crafts, games, and outdoor play.
Merryhill School is a community of private schools dedicated to helping students become confident, resilient, and independent learners.
Our educational journey begins with an academically focused preschool experience grounded in early literacy, phonics, and mathematics, then progresses through a challenging, well-rounded elementary and middle school curriculum.
Through the Merryhill Method, students embrace meaningful challenges while developing the academic and interpersonal skills needed to thrive.
Educators serve as trusted mentors who create engaging learning environments, provide personalized guidance, and help students discover what they are capable of achieving.
With schools across California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas, Merryhill is supported by Spring Education Group and offers employees opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and continued career growth.
Before and After School Teacher – Merryhill School
Pay range: $17.50 – 20.00 (20 weekly hours, 4 daily hours) Monday to Friday Employee referral bonus Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately Opportunity to work in a collaborative and nurturing educational environment
The Before and After School Teacher plays an essential role in supporting daily school operations and creating a positive, structured environment for students outside regular instructional hours. You will supervise indoor and outdoor play, lead activities, assist with snacks, and help maintain a safe and welcoming environment where students can learn, play, and build relationships.
Plan and facilitate after-school arts and crafts, games, and outdoor activities Collaborate with school teams to support a consistent and positive student experience Ensure the safe supervision and care of students during before and after school program hours
What We’re Looking For High school diploma or GED Ability to pass state and federal background checks Prior experience working with children preferred Dependable, positive, and committed to supporting student well-being Strong communication and supervision skills To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.
In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend.
This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.
Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have the ability to pass state and federal background checks. Prior experience working with children is preferred, along with strong communication and supervision skills.
Market context
In California, support roles that work with children often draw steady interest because schools and programs need staff who can help maintain safe, inclusive environments. These roles can be competitive when candidates already have CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention training, plus experience working with diverse groups of children. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications are current before applying.